In the 65th minute of the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia, Messi suddenly fell down and held his leg without colliding with anyone. This player suddenly slipped while dribbling the ball and got injured.

Earlier, in the first half, Messi also hurt his ankle after trying to pass the ball inside. Although he limped, he still played through the pain.

According to initial information, El Pulga sprained his right ankle. This player burst into tears on the way off the field and threw his shoe on the ground to vent his anger. After that, the superstar number 10 kept crying on the bench. That showed Messi’s ultimate helplessness. In the final match of Copa America, he really wanted to do something for the Argentina team but was powerless.

Sitting on the bench, Messi applied ice to reduce the pain and swelling. The camera lens showed that Messi’s leg was deformed due to the swelling. Many fans felt heartbroken by the image above.

Regardless, Argentina still achieved their goal of winning the Copa America despite the loss of Messi. Lautaro Martinez was the hero for La Albiceleste with a goal more precious than gold in the 112th minute to help Argentina win 1-0 against Colombia.

After scoring, Lautaro Martinez ran to Messi to share the joy. At the end of the match, El Pulga limped out onto the pitch to cheer for his teammates.

By winning the Copa America, Messi has made history as the player with the most titles in football. The Argentine superstar has won 45 titles with clubs and the national team, surpassing the old record of Dani Alves (44 titles).

Messi’s ability to play in the 2026 World Cup with the Argentina national team is still uncertain as he turns 37 this year and is showing clear signs of aging. Coach Scaloni and Argentina fans still hope that the number 10 player can play in the World Cup two years later.